On the eve of the demonstration by antimilitarists, pacifists and pro-independence activists against the military bases in Sardinia, the regional members of the Joint Joint Committee for Military Servitudes halted the exercises .
In fact, they unanimously expressed a vote against the fire drill programs in the military ranges of Sardinia in the second half of 2023 "largely motivated by the fact that the protocols signed with the national government on military servitude on the island have not yet had full implementation,” reads a note. Now the tests can only be authorized after a decree from the defense minister.
The Committee considers it " duty to make additions and corrections with the establishment of a control room and operational technical tables with a real involvement of the members of the Joint Committee on military servitude to address issues relating to the 'harmonization' of the needs of the Defense with those of the Citizens who inhabit territories burdened by military servitude".
«In this regard, the Committee has repeatedly requested a discussion with the president of the Sardinia Region on the issues within its competence, without ever having the opportunity to meet him - continues the note - The regional representatives also declare themselves not satisfied with the planting announcements of trees for the restoration of the sites or mere compensation of CO2 following the impressive 'Noble Jump 23' which has just ended in the Capo Teulada firing range ».
"Fire drills of this magnitude" are in contrast with the Community directives on respect for the environment in the Sic area (Site of Community Interest where there are 21 habitats of plant and animal species and in particular of birds (better outlined in the Natura 2000 Form ) and in conflict with regional and national regulations. Finally, the definition of the environmental impact assessment procedure for the recovery of exercise residues of the 'delta' peninsula of the permanent Capo Teulada polygon is awaited ", concludes the Joint Joint Committee .
